Reflection on the Semester
ExcursionsMy second semester of Media Institutions finished as fast as it started and now I have another possibility to reflect on the course and give you, the readers, the chance to get to know a few interesting findings about this semester’s field trips and journalist visits. This semester provided us with some new places and
The personal style crisis in the digital world
Media . SocietyIn the era of social media, personal style has become both hyper-visible and oddly vacant. The most important form of individual expression, that was created through development of taste, life experiences, regional differences and the society one grew up in, has now become, more so, an expression of social media. Especially for the younger generation
Media School Bayern and its potential
ExcursionsThe Media School Bayern is one of a kind schools in Bavaria, being a non-profit educational institution and offering fully free training in journalistic practices, audio and video editing and radio broadcasting. Created in 1995, the institution has its roots in both Munich and Nuremberg and over time became the foundation to two student broadcasting
A Look Behind The Headlines: Visiting the Süddeutsche Zeitung Printery
ExcursionsReturning to the Süddeutsche Zeitung printery this semester felt like a déjà vu, but in a good way. Having personally already visited it in the winter semester with our old class, I knew my way around, the sounds of the machines and the almost unnoticeable moves of the lift that was taking us to the
New semester, same me
UncategorizedDear readers, Even though some might know me from the winter semester, let me introduce myself once again for our new classmates! My name is Jana, you can also call me Jani, and I was born and raised in Prague, where I typically spend most of the year, but during the summer it is more
‘Be authentic, people will sense it sooner or later, anyway’: Jana Sprinzová on cultural differences, social media & growing up in Germany
Interviewby Jana Ševčíková Jana Sprinzová, on social media known as @jancasprinz and @byjanii, is an aspiring model and social media content creator, who was born in Czechia, but for most of her teenage years raised in Germany. She has been active on social media since 2020, gaining during the years more than 22 thousand followers
The Odyssea of Personal Style
Opinion pieceWith the undeniable influence of social media on people’s personal style, and even it’s perception, it’s hard to know how much of what we wear is truly a reflection of our own tastes versus simply following mainstream trends. This raises an important question: Are we cultivating our unique tastes, or simply mirroring the people on
Just like my Vision board – Studying in Munich
AuthorsDear readers, As a participant of the Professional Communication seminar, I am delighted, but also obligated, to have the opportunity and introduce myself to give you an insight into my personal life and plans for this semester. Well, hello there, my name is Jana, my friends call me Jani, and I am from the Czech